Ashurst Perkins Coie Legal Internship Programme - Competition

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 9,500 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 months internship

Reimbursement: 1.000€/month

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is offering a 6-month full-time internship for penultimate or final-year law students in Lombardy, Italy. You will gain real work experience on competition and antitrust matters, drafting documents, and attending client meetings with partners.

Fluent written and spoken English is required; international experience is an advantage. The firm emphasizes collaboration, learning, and professional development in a welcoming, global team.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final-year law students eager to begin their legal career.
• Genuine interest in Competition and Antitrust.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proactive, collegial working style.
• International experience (Erasmus) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents and conduct legal research.
• Join client meetings and assist partners on matters.
• Develop understanding of cross-border competition and antitrust practice.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Law student (penultimate or final-year)

Job description

About Ashurst Perkins Coie

Description

Ashurst Perkins Coie is the global law firm for the future economy. With more than 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices worldwide, we advise a broad range of clients, and have a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services - three sectors at the forefront of economic transformation. Combining global scale, sector insight, and technological capability, Ashurst Perkins Coie helps clients unlock opportunity with market-leading experience in complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. We support clients through a shifting landscape where technology, and AI in particular, is both an accelerator and disruptor to their business opportunities and challenges and is reshaping how energy, data, and capital move across markets. Our strengths have earned our lawyers recognition across the profession, and more importantly, the trust of our clients. Our people are our greatest asset, advising clients on complex, cross-border matters and collaborating seamlessly across markets and practices. We offer a global platform for career-defining work and an opportunity to help shape a firm with the culture and confidence to compete at the highest level. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition. We have a long legacy of helping clients through moments of transformation with the insight to help them stay ahead. To find out more please visit our website.

Our Competition & Antitrust Practice

We provide tailored and strategic counsel on all aspects of antitrust, consumer, and trade law. We deliver broad legal knowledge, strong agency relationships, a sophisticated understanding of market dynamics and industry and regulatory trends, and leading-edge technology. With a team spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, we bring global perspectives and a unified approach to client service.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for curious and driven penultimate or final-year law students who are eager to begin their legal career in an international law firm. You should have a genuine interest in Competition and Antitrust, a strong appetite for learning.

Desired profile:

• Strong academic credentials
• Fluent written and spoken English
• A proactive, collegial working style
• International experience, such as an Erasmus or exchange programme, is an advantage

What do we offer?

• 6 months of internship , full time, valid forpratica anticipata provided you meet the relevant eligibility requirements
• Welcoming culture : our People make our culture! We are passionate about quality, taking pride in our work and continuously raising the bar. We deliver through collaboration, working as one global team built on trust, respect, and inclusiveness, sharing our knowledge and network. We think differently, adapting and improving as we go, embracing change and diverse perspectives to deliver outstanding legal advice.
• Real work experience: we want you to experience what life as an Ashurst Perkins Coie lawyer truly feels like. You'll have the chance to work on matters and transactions with our lawyers and Partners, drafting documents, completing research, joining client meetings, and more! You will gain a holistic view of the firm and discover the area of law that best fits your interests.
• Professional development: You'll be empowered to develop your knowledge and skills through on-the-job experience, practice insight sessions, training courses, social events, and networking opportunities. We equip you with the tools, you drive your growth!
• Reimbursement: 1.000€/month

How is the selection process?

• Application submission including your CV and academic transcript
• Interview with Recruitment Team and a Lawyer, about your academic and professional background
• Written assessment in English